Kentucky Derby News

Derby News March 25, 2024

Tales from the Crib: Hades

Bred, raised, and given his early training at Florida’s oldest Thoroughbred farm still in operation, Hades is adding a new chapter to the history of Ocala Stud.

Wagering March 25, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Florida Derby

A field of 11 has turned out for the 2024 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park, led by champion Fierceness. Let's take a horse-by-horse look at the field:

Wagering March 25, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Arkansas Derby

A deep and talented 10-horse field has entered Saturday's $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park.

Derby News March 24, 2024

Endlessly cruises to four-length victory in Jeff Ruby Steaks

Endlessly dominated his rivals in Saturday’s 53rd running of the $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (Grade III), the marquee race of the Turfway Park Racing & Gaming season.

Derby News March 23, 2024

Catching Freedom goes last to first in Louisiana Derby

A moderate pace couldn't stop Catching Freedom from making a last-to-first rally to win the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds on Saturday.

Oaks News March 23, 2024

Tarifa prevails in Fair Grounds Oaks; Everland rallies in Bourbonette Oaks

Godolphin’s Tarifa came out on top of a tussle with Our Pretty Woman in Saturday’s Fair Grounds Oaks (G2), and Everland sprang an 11-1 upset in the Bourbonette Oaks.

Derby News March 23, 2024

T O Password tops Japan Road leaderboard with front-running Fukuryu

T O Password dictated the pace and just held on in Saturday’s Fukuryu S. at Nakayama, clinching the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby title.

Derby News March 22, 2024

Handicapper John Mucciolo's Top 5 Kentucky Derbies

As we are approaching the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, I will take a look back at my handful of favorite editions of the Run for the Roses.

Pedigree fun facts March 21, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Track Phantom

Track Phantom’s sire, Quality Road, never got the chance to justify his early favoritism for the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1), but he is exerting his influence on the 2024 trail.

Derby News March 21, 2024

Fukuryu Stakes offers final opportunity on Japan Road

Sunrise Soleil, a stablemate of Japan’s leading Derby hopeful Forever Young, contests Saturday's Fukuryu S. on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.

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